"... substances only found where living beings have been."

I'm not going to say what my very first thought was. 😄 

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40 minutes ago, LHookins said:

"... substances only found where living beings have been."

I'm not going to say what my very first thought was. 😄 

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💩 found in large piles!  Free methane! 

Methane?  Oh Lordy... Jupiter's atmosphere is mostly methane. Now imagine what the surface of Jupiter must look like. 

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Jupiter's atmosphere is mostly hydrogen and helium.

2 hours ago, Christopher Low said:

Jupiter's atmosphere is mostly hydrogen and helium.

OK, I'll admit it's been many decades since I studied planetary atmospheres. I guess that also means that Jupiter has fewer cows than previously thought. 😄 

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2 hours ago, LHookins said:

Now imagine what the surface of Jupiter must look like. 

Jupiter doesn't have a surface though, it is a gas planet, if you fell into its gravity you wouldn't land on a surface there isn't one 

2 hours ago, Matthew Kane said:

Jupiter doesn't have a surface though, it is a gas planet, if you fell into its gravity you wouldn't land on a surface there isn't one 

It might have a solid core. Its not known for sure. It probably has a molten surface akin to a boiling sea of molten rock and metal

1 hour ago, FBW737 said:

It might have a solid core. Its not known for sure. It probably has a molten surface akin to a boiling sea of molten rock and metal

Yes no way of knowing but due to its gravity the core would have tremendous forces on it, so likely extremely hot motlen liquids, just what I think though.

It is our solar systems vacuum cleaner and sucks in most objects which likely turns them into a liquid form as they burn up, which is part what protects our earth from celestial objects

Edited April 18, 20251 yr by Matthew Kane

140 light years away... We probably manage some day to better watch it, but never manage to fly so far.

6 hours ago, FBW737 said:

It’s not known for sure. It probably has a molten surface akin to a boiling sea of molten rock and metal

It’s thought to be an all liquid center, not really a “surface” in the traditional sense.  Nothing we humans have built or plan to build would be able to withstand the pressures at its center (core?) … perhaps in a few centuries if we survive ourselves.

From Meta AI...

 

Jupiter's interior is still a topic of ongoing research and debate. While we can't directly observe Jupiter's core, scientists use various methods to study the planet's internal structure.

*Theories and Models*

1. *Gas Giant Model*: Jupiter is thought to be a gas giant, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium gases. This model suggests that Jupiter has a dense, metallic hydrogen core surrounded by a thick layer of liquid hydrogen and helium.

2. *Core-Accretion Model*: Another theory proposes that Jupiter's core is composed of rocky and icy material, similar to the cores of terrestrial planets. This core is thought to have formed through the accretion of solid particles in the early days of the solar system.

3. *Dilute Core Model*: A more recent study suggests that Jupiter's core might be dilute, meaning it's composed of a mixture of hydrogen, helium, and heavier elements. This model proposes that the core is not a distinct, solid entity but rather a gradual transition from the liquid metal hydrogen outer core to the denser, inner core.

*Evidence and Observations*

1. *Gravity Measurements*: NASA's Juno mission has provided valuable data on Jupiter's gravitational field, which helps scientists infer the planet's internal structure. These measurements suggest that Jupiter's core is likely to be dense and compact.

2. *Magnetic Field*: Jupiter's strong magnetic field is thought to be generated by the motion of liquid metal hydrogen in the outer core. This suggests that the core is at least partially liquid.
3. *Seismic Activity*: Scientists have detected seismic activity on Jupiter, which could be indicative of a solid or liquid core. However, more research is needed to confirm this.

*Conclusion*
While there is still much to be learned about Jupiter's internal structure, the majority of evidence suggests that Jupiter's core is unlikely to be a solid, rocky entity. Instead, it's thought to be a dense, metallic hydrogen core surrounded by a thick layer of liquid hydrogen and helium, or possibly a dilute core with a gradual transition from liquid to dense inner core. Ongoing research and future missions, such as the Europa Clipper and the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE), will help scientists refine their understanding of Jupiter's internal structure.

Edited April 18, 20251 yr by martin-w

The team detected hints of possible life about a year ago if I remember correctly. The new data is even stronger, now 3 Sigma. Needs to be 5 Sigma, then we can be really excited.

 

Soooooo... they found evidence of farting.  That's... interesting.

I think maybe someone should go back and take a closer look at the bubbling mud geysers of Uranus...